James Madison High School (22K425)

3787 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229, Brooklyn
Phone: 718-758-7200
Email: rtroiso@schools.nyc.gov
Hours: 8:10am - 2:48pm
Principal: Jodie Cohen
School Website: https://madisonhs.org
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/40399
Quality Snapshot: https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2022/22K425/HS/
Bus: B100, B2, B31, B44, B44-SBS, B49, B7, B82, B82-SBS, BM3, BM4
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Program Details
Law Institute (K25D)
Law & Government

This is a four-year honors program, introduces students to legal concepts and terminology that include, but are not limited to, constitutional law, criminology, international law, and family law.

Method:
Requirement:
Students are admitted based on their course grades
Priority:
  • (Group 1) Open only to Brooklyn students or residents
Student & Admissions Statistics
School Year
2022-23
2021-22
Total Students Across All Grades
3,606
3,510
    Grade 12 Students
903
865
    Grade 11 Students
842
893
    Grade 10 Students
874
965
    Grade 9 Students
987
787
Avg. Class Size
20.5
Complaints / Suspensions
21 / 161
<5 / 103
Attendance %
88%
86%
Graduation %
91%
92%
College %
71%
72%
Law Institute (K25D)
GE Applicants / Seats:
SWD Applicants / Seats:
Est. Cutoff Ranges
  GE:
  SWD:
Offer Prediction:

1,467 / 131 (11.20)
128 / 29 (4.41)
Offers - Waitlist
(G1)#7F - (G1)#90
#51 - #59

1,205 / 131 (9.20)
102 / 29 (3.52)
Offers
About the School

The mission of James Madison High School is to engage, challenge, and educate the minds of our students. Our classroom communities inspire and encourage our students to ask questions, seek answers, and taken an ownership role in their education. Our educators, staff, and students herald community connectedness within the walls of our school itself and strive to give back to the communities around us. In our efforts to continue our growth as individuals, all members of James Madison High School ask, "What's next?" Our collective responses continue to shape us as individuals and grow our academic, athletic, and creative communities.

Academic Highlights: Our school offers an AP Capstone Program and 16 other AP courses., Academy of Information Technology, Bio-Med, Law, International House, Academy of Finance, Math Academy, Art, Music and Literature House, STEAM program; Extensive music and art program including: Jazz, Orchestra, Marching Band, Fashion, Digital Photography, Mural Painting, and Ceramics, Community service component: every student must complete 40 hours of community service to graduate. We encourage students to strive for over 100., FutureReadyNYC: Healthcare (Diagnostic Medicine), iLearnNYC: Program for expanded online coursework and self-paced learning

Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, College Trips, FutureReadyNYC School, Online Grading System, Orientation, Program(s) with 3+ GE Applicants Per Seat, Program(s) with 3+ SWD Applicants Per Seat, Summer Internships, Summer Orientation

School Features:

  • Offers 10th Grade Seats

AP Courses, Languages & Sports
AP Courses
Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP Macroeconomics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Psychology, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Statistics, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), Comp Sci/Math Tech (College Course [Credited]), Econ/Gov (College Course [Credited]), ELA (College Course [Credited]), Math (College Course [Uncredited]), Other (College Course [Uncredited]), Physics (Advanced Science), Science (College Course [Credited]), Social Studies (College Course [Credited]), World Languages (Advanced World Languages)
Diploma Endorsements
Math, Science, NYS Seal of Biliteracy
Boys PSAL Sports
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Football, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Girls PSAL Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Handball, Indoor Track, Lacrosse, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Co-ed PSAL Sports
Golf, Stunt
Survey Summary & Data (2023-24)
Student Responses
Academic Rigor 
  77.43%
Academic Engagement 
  73.15%
Safety 
  79.25%
Bully Prevention 
  70.25%
Inclusivity 
  89.10%
Mental Support 
  76.78%
Environment 
  71.25%
Post-School Support 
  82.11%
Teacher Responses
Academic Rigor 
  79.00%
School Satisfaction 
  90.08%
Student Behavior 
  67.00%
Student Support 
  90.81%
School Leadership 
  90.85%
Instructional Clarity 
  93.33%
Instructional Development 
  91.62%
Post-School Support 
  97.60%
Family Responses
Education 
  92.00%
Teacher Support 
  85.00%
Safety 
  94.00%
School Community 
  77.11%
School Leadership 
  91.50%
Post-School Support 
  91.00%

Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category

View Full NYC DOE Survey Results:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly school surveys: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/nyc-school-survey

Academic Summary & Data (2022-23)
Academic Proficiency
4-Year Grad. %
  89.60%
Avg. CC Regents Score
  65
Avg. Non-CC Regents Score
  67
College Aptitude
CCPC Index
  85.60%
Avg. SAT Math Score
  491
Avg. SAT Read/Write Score
  485
Postsecondary
2-Year College 25.80%
4-Year College 45.70%
Other Postsecondary 0.10%
Unknown 28.40%

View Full Academic Data:

This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources

School Demographics (2022-23)
Student Population:
Male 55.00%
Female 45.00%
English Language Learners:
  11.80%
Students with Disabilities:
  14.10%
Economic Need Index: 
  65.60%
Student Ethnicity:
Asian 20.30%
Black 12.10%
Hispanic 16.70%
White 48.80%
Other 2.10%
Teacher Ethnicity:
Asian 5.50%
Black 14.10%
Hispanic 7.00%
White 69.80%
Other 3.60%
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